Citizen Training
P.O. Box 1095
543 McDow Road
Columbiana, Alabama 35051
Phone: (205) 669-8884
Fax: (205) 669-8887
The Shelby County Sheriff's Office provides a variety of free classes to residents of Shelby County. The classes are held in our 5800 square foot training center, located at 543 McDow Road in Columbiana, Alabama. This state of the art facility includes a conference room, a fitness room, a computer lab, and a large classroom. Outside is a 24 lane computerized pistol range with night firing capabilities, a 200 yard/10 lane automated rifle range, and a multi-use shotgun range.
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Citizen's Firearms Safety Course
Our training staff has developed courses in response to the high volume of requests from citizens regarding firearms classes for the public.
Citizen Sheriff's Academy
The Shelby County Citizens Sheriff's Academy provides you with an opportunity to experience the real world of law enforcement and what it is like to be a Sheriffs Deputy.
Women's Safety Course
Engage in a women's self-defense course.
Church Safety Conference
Active and retired ministers along with their church safety teams please join us for the Church Safety & Active Intruder Training.
Camp Journey
Camp Journey is a partnership between the Shelby County Sheriff's Office, Shelby County Board of Education, and COMPACT 2020, with the goal of developing values and learning.
Law Enforcement Training Course
Outside agencies are welcome to reserve a portion or all of our training facility for use.